Mission Statement

MISSIONWe inspire and connect donor's passions and regional partners with State College of Florida's outstanding students, faculty, programs and community; and to professionally steward assets entrusted to the foundation. VISION We aspire to double our endowment to remove the financial obstacles for all deserving students who want to improve their lives with a State College of Florida education, in order to contribute to the vitality of our community and to expand innovative, academic enhancements of the college to make it the best educational experience in the region. GUIDING PRINCIPALS & VALUES 1. To engage in transformative philanthropy 2. To professionally steward gifts entrusted to our care 3. To partner with the college to meet its mission in the community 4. To communicate openly, frequently and honestly with our constituents 5. To honor the privacy of our donors 6. To value diversity and respect the dignity of the individual 7. To ensure we meet both the letter and spirit of the laws that govern our mission

Main Programs

College Scholarship & Enhancements

Service Areas

Self-reported

Florida

The State College of Florida Foundation, Inc, raises private funds to advance the mission of the College serving Manatee and Sarasota counties.

ruling year

1981

Principal Officer
since 2014

Self-reported

Mrs. Cassandra Holmes

Keywords

Self-reported

scholarships,endowment,faculty chairs, enhancements

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EIN

59-1843274

Contact

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Main Address

PO Box 1849

Bradenton, FL 34206 USA

Cause Area (NTEE Code)

Community/Junior College (B41)

Undergraduate College (4-year) (B42)

IRS Filing Requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Programs + Results

How does this organization make a difference?

Overview

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Through opportunity, we shape the present and touch the future. Our Foundation has an unmatched history of working with those who share a common passion to help make their community prosper by enabling others to advance their lives through higher education. We help impart knowledge and share in discovery by raising funds for new buildings, laboratories, classroom equipment, endowed faculty chairs and student scholarships. Annually the State College of Florida Foundation awards more the $1 million in faculty, program and equipment support and more than $1 million in scholarship support to students.

Programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Program 1

College Scholarship & Enhancements

The State College of Florida Foundation, Inc, provides: 1.) deserving students with an equal opportunity to a college education through scholarships; 2.) instructional equipment and library resources which approximate those to be encountered in the university or workplace; 3.) rewards and encourages exemplary curricular and teaching performance by faculty.

Program long term success

Raised $2,972,576 in private gifts for the institution, a 51% increase over the previous year.

Program success monitored by

The Foundation is constantly monitored by it's Board of Directors, the College, and the accrediting agencies. This process is continuous and is assesed at a minimum of every quarter and maximum of annually.

Program success examples

The Foundation disbursed $1,412,475 in scholarships for the fiscal year 2012-13. The Foundation also allocated $1,655,402 to the College for funding for college positions, endowed chairs, purchase of new equipment, and program support including new baccalaureate programs.

Category

Education, General/Other

Population(s) Served

Adults

Youth/Adolescents only (14 - 19 years)

General Public/Unspecified

Budget

$2,500,000.00

Service Areas

Self-reported

Florida

The State College of Florida Foundation, Inc, raises private funds to advance the mission of the College serving Manatee and Sarasota counties.

Funding Needs

1.To position the College as a valuable community asset by providing more curricular and co-curricular activities with a community service component and increasing the use of volunteers on our campuses. 2. To expand and enhance social and cultural programs the College offers to the community. 3. To develop external funding to support new program development and implementationto reduce dependence on College reserves. 4. To endow positions and recurring activities to liberate operating funds. 5. To help the College reach reach it's goals through effective fund and friend raising through the use of Pride and Excellence.

Accreditations

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Affiliations + Memberships

Council on Foundations - Member

AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals)

Consortium of Florida Education Foundations

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Financials

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Principal Officer

Mrs. Cassandra Holmes

BIO

Executive Director Experience Cassandra Holmes has a background in education as the development director for St. Joseph's Catholic School in Bradenton, where she established an annual fund campaign, concluded a capital campaign, created enrollment campaigns, secured grant funds and managed an annual auction that generated more than $800,000 over five years. She also worked as a statistical associate at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. Additionally, she has worked as a senior financial analyst for Walt Disney World, where she oversaw a team of accountants and a $150 million budget. Holmes is actively involved in the community as a member of the Junior League of Manatee County and Southwest Florida Estate Planning Council. She is a 2010 graduate of Leadership Manatee. She earned an associate degree from Santa Fe Community College and two Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degrees — one with a major in accounting from the University of Central Florida and the other with a major in management from the University of Florida.

Governance

BOARD CHAIR

Christina Pfahler

None

Term: Sept 2014 - Sept 2016

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BOARD ORIENTATION & EDUCATION

Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations?

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CEO OVERSIGHT

Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive
within the past year?

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ETHICS & TRANSPARENCY

Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and
completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year?

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BOARD COMPOSITION

Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that
results in diversity of thought and leadership?

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BOARD PERFORMANCE

Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance
within the past three years?